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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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