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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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