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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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