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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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