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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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