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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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