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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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