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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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