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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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