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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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