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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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