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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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