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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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