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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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