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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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