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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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