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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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