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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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