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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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