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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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