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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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