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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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