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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers 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? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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