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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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