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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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