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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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