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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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