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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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