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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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