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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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