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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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