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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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