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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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