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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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