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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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