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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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