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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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