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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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