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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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