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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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