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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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