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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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