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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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