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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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