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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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