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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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