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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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