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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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