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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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