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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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