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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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