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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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