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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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