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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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