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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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