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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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