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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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