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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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