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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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 get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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