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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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