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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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