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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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