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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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