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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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