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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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