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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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