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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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