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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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