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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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