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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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