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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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