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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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