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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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