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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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