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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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