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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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