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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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