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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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