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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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