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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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