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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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