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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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