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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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