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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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