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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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