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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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