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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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