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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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