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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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