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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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