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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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