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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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