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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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