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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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