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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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