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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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