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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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