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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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