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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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