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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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