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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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