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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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