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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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