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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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