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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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