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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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