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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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