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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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