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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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