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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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