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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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