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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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