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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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