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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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