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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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