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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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