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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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