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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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