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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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