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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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