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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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