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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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