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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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