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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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