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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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