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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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