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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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