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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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