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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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