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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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