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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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