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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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