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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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