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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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