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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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