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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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