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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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