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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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