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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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