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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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