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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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