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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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