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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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