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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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