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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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