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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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