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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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