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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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