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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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