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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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