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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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