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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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