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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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