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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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