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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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