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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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