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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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