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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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