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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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