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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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