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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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