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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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