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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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