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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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