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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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