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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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