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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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