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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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