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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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