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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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