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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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