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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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