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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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