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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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