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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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