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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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