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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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