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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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