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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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