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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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