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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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