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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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