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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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