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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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