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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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