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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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