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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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