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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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