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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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