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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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