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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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