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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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