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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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