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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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