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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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