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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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