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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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