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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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