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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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