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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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