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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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