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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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