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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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