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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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