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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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