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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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