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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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