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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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