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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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