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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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