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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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