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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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