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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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