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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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