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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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