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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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