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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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