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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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