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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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