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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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