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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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