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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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