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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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