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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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