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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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