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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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