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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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