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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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