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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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