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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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