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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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