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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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