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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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