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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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