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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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