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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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