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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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