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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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