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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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