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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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