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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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