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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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