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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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