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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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