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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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