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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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