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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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