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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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