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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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