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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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