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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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