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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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