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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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