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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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