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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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