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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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