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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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