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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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