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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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