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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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