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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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