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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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