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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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