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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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