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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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