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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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