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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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