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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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