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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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