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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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