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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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