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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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