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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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