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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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