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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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