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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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