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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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