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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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