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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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