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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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