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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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