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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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