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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources