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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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