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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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