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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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