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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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