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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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