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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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