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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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