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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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