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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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