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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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