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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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