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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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