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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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