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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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