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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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