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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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