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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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