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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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