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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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