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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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