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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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