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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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