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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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