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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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