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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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