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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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