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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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