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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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