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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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