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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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