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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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