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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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