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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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