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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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