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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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