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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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