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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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