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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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