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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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