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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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