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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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