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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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