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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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