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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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