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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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