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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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