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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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