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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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