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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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