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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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