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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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