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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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