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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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