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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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