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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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