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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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