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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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