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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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