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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources