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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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