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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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