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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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