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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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