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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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