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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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