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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure 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 massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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