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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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