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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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