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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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