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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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