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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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