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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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