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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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