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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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