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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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