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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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