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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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