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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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