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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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