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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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