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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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