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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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