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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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