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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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