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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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