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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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