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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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