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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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