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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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