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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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