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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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