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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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