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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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