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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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