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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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