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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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