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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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