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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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