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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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