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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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