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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources