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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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