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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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