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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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