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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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