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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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