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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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