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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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