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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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