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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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