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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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