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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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