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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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