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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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