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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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