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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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