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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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