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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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