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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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