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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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