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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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