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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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