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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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