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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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