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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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