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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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