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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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