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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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