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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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