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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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