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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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