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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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