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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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