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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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