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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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