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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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