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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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