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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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