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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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