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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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