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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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