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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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