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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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