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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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