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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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