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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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