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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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