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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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