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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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