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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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