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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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