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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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