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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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