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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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