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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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