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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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