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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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