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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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