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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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