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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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