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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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