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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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