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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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