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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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