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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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