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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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