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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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