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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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