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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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