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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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