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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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