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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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