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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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