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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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