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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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