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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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