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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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