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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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