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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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