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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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