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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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