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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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