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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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