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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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