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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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