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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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