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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies 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 participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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