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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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