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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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