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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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