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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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