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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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