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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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