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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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