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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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