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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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