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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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