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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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