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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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