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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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