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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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