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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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