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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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