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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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