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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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