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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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