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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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