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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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