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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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