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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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