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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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