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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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