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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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