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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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