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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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