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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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