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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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