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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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