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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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