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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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