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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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