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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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