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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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