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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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