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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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