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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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