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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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