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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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