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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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